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‘Vulnerability is not inability’ Last week Windle International Netherlands and PitZtop organized an inspiring event on the resilience of refugees and the power of a host community at The Hague Humanity Hub. John Thon Majok, MPA of the Wilson Center’s Refugee and Forced Displacement Initiative and Dokter Hilal Sivri, a GP in the Netherlands, shared their story of rebuilding their lives after fleeing their country. That afternoon stories were shared and while refugees might be vulnerable, vulnerability is not inability. For policy makers it is important to understand that refugees bring lived experiences that are eye-opening and essential input to move forward for problems need to be solved, not managed. Thank you to Windle International Netherlands trustee Dr. Bijay Dhungana for organising this event.

On Monday 13th May, Windle International Netherlands Board of Trustees member Dr. Bijay Dhungana will co-host a hybrid story-telling event, Future Focus, at The Hague Humanity Hub. The event will feature three newly arrived refugees who will speak on their experiences. Highlighting the role of the host community, this event will also include a discussion session with the speakers and hosts. Please visit the link below to find out more about how to attend in person and online! When: Monday 13th May at 17h CEST In Person: The Hague Humanity Hub, The Hague Online: Please see the comment featuring the Zoom link and login information #SDG4 #educationforall

Excited to share our recent collaboration between Dr. Bijay Dhungana from Windle International Netherlands, Tilly Stroo from Wavemakers United, and Petra Van Haren from Edukans! Together, we're working on launching a groundbreaking initiative: the Digital Learning Academy for Vocational Training in Kakuma, Kenya. 🌍 Our aim is to empower young adults, particularly women and girls, by equipping them with the skills needed to secure meaningful employment. Leveraging cutting-edge digital tools and pedagogical expertise, we're paving the way for a brighter future. Interested in learning more? Reach out for details! #Empowerment #EducationForAll #EducationTransformsSociety #SDG4

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📝 As our 2023 BIC Global Education Week culminates on this Giving Tuesday, we are proud to have donated 4.4 million BIC products to 677 underserved schools worldwide, supporting 425,000 students. This includes one million products delivered to refugee camps and schools in need throughout Kenya and Uganda in partnership with Windle International, a vital NGO providing education and training for refugees and communities affected by conflict in Africa. Now in its sixth year, #BICGlobalEducationWeek is a charitable initiative that mobilizes our global workforce to help fill operational and financial gaps in schools where it matters most, based on real-time needs. With inflation persisting and families increasingly under pressure to make their money go further, now more than ever, school supplies need to be dependable and long-lasting. With this donation, students can trust that their writing instruments will last through the semester and beyond. In addition to the product donation, the BIC Corporate Foundation created the BIC Educator’s Activity Guide for Classroom Creativity to inspire curiosity in students through practical, easy to execute teaching methods. Tailored for primary and secondary education levels, the digital booklet helped hundreds of educators globally promote active learning, encouraging students to ask questions, evaluate different perspectives, and explore new ideas. BIC team members also volunteered hundreds of hours organizing events that ranged from full-scale classroom renovations and visits to local BIC factories, to in-classroom workshops covering arts and crafts, handwriting instruction, business and financial literacy, and much more. At #BIC, we believe that education is crucial for fostering free will and independence, developing confidence in creative self-expression, and building critical thinking skills that, at the highest level, hold the power to change the world. BIC Global Education Week is a cornerstone of our commitment to improving learning conditions for 250 million children globally by 2025 as part of our sustainability program, Writing The Future, Together. To download the BIC Educator’s Activity Guide and be entered for a chance to win three years of school supplies, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gXXteEEu #givingtuesday #TeamBIC #BICCorporateFoundation #education #WritingtheFutureTogether

The 2023 Big Give has begun! Windle International is proud to once again participate in this incredibly impactful match-funding campaign which will directly benefit refugee students and those affected by conflict or climate emergencies in East Africa. Please follow the link below to learn more about the many aims of our 2023 campaign, some of which include environmental training in Kenya and Uganda, construction of classrooms in Sudan and South Sudan, and mental health and psychosocial support training for students across the areas we serve. Every donation given to the campaign is DOUBLED - we greatly appreciate any support! Windle International Uganda Windle Trust International

Windle International is officially part of the UNESCO International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030! Founded in 2008, the Teacher Task Force (TTF) advocates for teachers around the world and supports countries working towards target 4.c of SDG 4. With over 160 members across the globe, Windle International is proud to join this community. Please visit the link below to find out more. https://lnkd.in/dNcQyYs5 #teachertraining #SDG4